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TV That Promotes Self-Control

Developing character strengths and life skills is essential to kids' overall growth and success. These TV shows help kids learn the value of paying attention to (and managing) their thoughts, feelings, and impulses. The character strength of self-control surfaces in these titles by being intrinsic to the story, being repeated several times in the actions of a lead character, and "wins" over character flaws such as recklessness and impulsiveness. (See even more movies and TV shows that promote self-control.)

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